Which bandage is used to wrap around joints that require movement?

• A. A type of bandage that is used to cover small wounds.
• B. A bandage that wraps around the limb in a straight line.
• C. A bandage that holds dressings in place.
• D. Wrap around joints that require movement.

Answer: (D)

When a joint needs to stay movable, you choose a flexible elastic bandage. Its stretch lets the joint bend and move while providing gentle compression to control swelling and keep any dressing in place. Wrapping in a spiral or figure-eight around the joint helps stabilize the area without immobilizing it, so you maintain range of motion while still offering support. The other options don’t provide joint-focused mobility: one is for small wounds, another is a straight-around wrap that doesn’t support the joint, and another is about securing dressings rather than enabling movement.